Cycle helmet for thin head...

Scrumple
Scrumple Posts: 2,665
edited March 2010 in Road buying advice
I have a Giro Monza which was cheap and ideal as my first helmet.

I have a slim face - so it looks a bit mushroom on me. Just looks a bit top heavy.

Are there any makes and models that suit this type of head?

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  • Crimmey
    Crimmey Posts: 207
    Arghghgh Sorry no help but in the same predicament. I've tried all the helmets in Evans and Leisure Lakes and other LBS and hate every single one. The colours don't help either. Ive been using my cheapo £10 from Aldi/Lidl for 9 months with stick on high-viz which I even take to the velodrome, it a little embarrassing.
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  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Most Bell helmets are made for narrower skulls and appearance wise seem to match thinner faces as well. Giro's are more for round heads and faces as you've discovered.
    There are so many different, quality brands out there now that I'm sure you'll find something that works.
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    You could try dropping a set of sideburns to widen your face bit :D
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Sensible suggestions anyone?
  • cedar404
    cedar404 Posts: 176
    I have quite a slim face, currently using a Catlike Whisper Plus which is great. I was worried I would put it on for the first time and look mental but it was all good.
  • pianoman
    pianoman Posts: 706
    I have quite a slim face, currently using a Catlike Whisper Plus which is great. I was worried I would put it on for the first time and look mental but it was all good.

    Catlikes are all good, I agree with you there :D

    Price-wise, the Giro Monza is in the same category as the Catlike Kompact Pro.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    price no issue - just want something that suits
  • Ginjafro
    Ginjafro Posts: 572
    Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute http://www.bhsi.org/helmet09.htm 2009 report mentions:

    "At least three manufacturers have identified for us their models for longer, narrower heads: Cratoni, Ironman and Lazer."
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    Planet X Pro-Carbon
  • photogod
    photogod Posts: 9
    Yes I have the same predicament. I have tried on various brands & all make me look like special needs! I'm going to have a look at the Boardman offering next at Halfords, if this does not do the trick I've no idea what to do?
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Scrumple wrote:
    Sensible suggestions anyone?

    You could ride with cotton wool in your cheeks, you'd look something like this...

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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    What size helmet are you looking at. I managed to fit in a small Giro Pneumo which looked ok - I have a small head.
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    I had the same problem as you - my old Giro Atmos looked massive on me.

    I switched to a Specialized S-works 2D and the fit and look is much better. It's an individual thing of course, you you could start by looking at a few specialized lids.

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